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Madagascar can build stronger health systems to fight plague and prevent the next epidemic.

Authors :
Bonds, Matthew H.
Ouenzar, Mohammed A.
Garchitorena, Andres
Cordier, Laura F.
McCarty, Meg G.
Rich, Michael L.
Andriamihaja, Benjamin
Haruna, Justin
Farmer, Paul E.
Source :
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases; 1/04/2018, Vol. 12 Issue 1, p1-6, 6p
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

The article discusses several aspects of how Madagascar can build stronger health systems to fight plague and prevent the next epidemic. It mentions that the Madagascar's Ministry of Health has strong existing policies to guide its health system but has insufficient resources to implement them. It also mentions that strengthened health systems are grounded in several components like well-trained staff, medicines, infectious disease management and hospital care.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
19352727
Volume :
12
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
127101411
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0006131